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  1. IreStruEng

    Reinforced Masonry Design Resources

    Much appreciated. My experience to date with eurocode masonry has me thinking buildings should only be built out of concrete and steel.
  2. IreStruEng

    Reinforced Masonry Design Resources

    Hi All, I'm trying to brush up on my masonry design skills. I'm OK with unreinforced masonry but I struggle with reinforced hollowblock masonry design for example. Has anyone got any resources they could share or point me in the direction of that oould help? Preferably anything that is...
  3. IreStruEng

    Punching Shear - Eurocode Beta Factor

    Hi All, Curious to know how you approach this. The beta value factors in the attached photo can be used when adjacent spans do not differ by more than 25% and when the lateral stability does not rely on frame action. When your structures don't satisfy those requirements do you calculate the...
  4. IreStruEng

    Drainage pipes within foundations

    Seems like that would be a nightmare if there was any maintenance required. Also, what would the pipes be carrying? If it's something that would be detrimental to the RC should a leak occur it would also be nightmarish.
  5. IreStruEng

    Distribution of Point Load on Masonry

    Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated!
  6. IreStruEng

    Distribution of Point Load on Masonry

    Hi everyone, My first post so I hope I'm linking the photo correctly. In the attached image I am verifying the spread of the point load and designing the wall. My own intuition is telling me that the spread will only be present through panel A and no load will be spread through panel B. I've...
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